Based on 1,614 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kentucky, Spicebush Swallowtail is most often recorded in July; in Kentucky it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #7 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
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Spicebush Swallowtail in Kentucky by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Kentucky in July
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Monarch
Huron Skipper
Silvery Checkerspot
Hackberry Emperor
Pearl Crescent
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Places to look in Kentucky
National ForestDaniel Boone National Forest
State ParkCumberland Falls State Resort Park
State ParkOld Fort Harrod State Park
State ParkPine Mountain State Resort Park
State ParkE. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
State ParkLevi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
FAQ
When does Spicebush Swallowtail appear in Kentucky?
Mainly July–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Spicebush Swallowtail in Kentucky?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Kentucky (1,614 records in our sample).